Garmin 520 v Garmin 530

baroid
baroid Posts: 87
in Road buying advice
Hi

I have a cycle to work voucher and am think of upgrading mu Garmin 520 to a 530 but is it worth it? I like the idea of better route mapping as I am not very good with remembering routes. I would want to use it mainly in the UK and Spain.

Would like your thoughts and opinions.

Cheers

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  • wongataa
    wongataa Posts: 1,001
    The 520 doesn't have proper navigation capabilities and very limited map storage. The 530 has full navigation capabilities and lots of storage space for maps. It comes with maps of all of Europe if bought in Europe.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,160
    edited October 2020
    I'd say that the 520 is very capable but I got the 530 as my 520 battery began to not hold charge for a full day. The 530 is a whole lot better. If the 530 does something that you want that your 520 cannot do then get it.
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  • super_davo
    super_davo Posts: 1,208
    Don't want to be a party pooper but are you sure you can buy a Garmin with your Cycle to Work scheme?

    Most schemes specifically exclude this e.g. Cyclescheme state

    "The only cycle to work scheme exceptions are:

    GPS ride trackers and navigation devices
    Turbo trainers or rollers
    Power meters
    etc."

    If you can, lucky you, and get the 530, its much improved :smile:
  • baroid
    baroid Posts: 87
    Hi Super_devo, no I am not sure as it is my daughter getting them. The other thing on the list was a power meter, balls!

    Thanks for the heads up I will check.

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